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Eells Family History

Eells Surname Meaning

English (Durham and North Yorkshire): variant of Eales.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eells family from?

You can see how Eells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Eells families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Eells's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eells families in 1891.
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What did your Eells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eells. 50% of Eells men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Eells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Eells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eells census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 782 immigration records available for the last name Eells. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eells. For the veterans among your Eells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eells lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eells in 1952 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eells ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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